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The .ie top level domain is normally used to register domains for Companies, Organisations or Individuals who are based in or have a substantial connection to Ireland. When registering a .ie domain, the applicant must state their legal status -
Depending on the legal status, there are various categories under which the applicant may register the domain name. For example, a Company may register its own name as a domain, it could register a business name if it has a different registered business name, a trademark it owns or even the name of a product or service it supplies. Whatever the category the applicant is registering under, they must be able to support the application by providing some information or proof of their claim. This is usually very straightforward, for example a Company registering its Company name would just need to provide their Registered Company Number. More details of the categories under which domains can be registered are available below. It should be noted that an applicant not resident in Ireland must also provide evidence of a substantive connection with Ireland - for example, evidence of trading with Ireland.
State Agency NameDomain name identical to or obviously derived from the name of a State Agency, Government Department etc. Applicant: State Body - a constitutional body, state agency established by an act of the oireachtas, or a government department. Category: State Agency Name Required: In general you will not need any supporting documentation unless the domain is not obviously derived from the body’s name in which case a signed request on headed paper may be needed. Corporate NameDomain identical to or obviously derived from a Registered Company Name (limited or publically quoted company etc ( not a Trading-as name) registered with the companies registration office or equivalent body in your state. Applicant: The Registrant is a public or limited company registered with the companies registration office or the equivalent body in their state. Category: Registered Company Name Required: An Irish or UK company should supply their Company Registration Number. Companies from other countries must submit a copy of their certificate of incorporation or equivalent document. Note that if the registrant is not based in Ireland (including Northern Ireland) they must also provide evidence of a "real and substantive link to Ireland". Business NameDomain identical to or obviously derived from a Registered Business Name (Trading-as name) registered with the companies registration office or equivalent body in another state. Applicant: Registered Company, Sole Trader, Partnership Category: Registered Business Name Required: An Irish company or individual (Sole Trader) should supply their business name registration number below and details will be automatically verified. If you are based outside Ireland, you can submit documentary evidence from the relevant authority in your country, or a signed letter from your bank manager, solicitor or accountant on their headed paper confirming that you trade under this name.
Educational Institutional NameDomain name is identical to or obviously derived from the name of a school, college or other educational institution. Applicant: The registrant is an educational institution such as a national or secondary school, VEC, or third level college etc. Category: Educational Institutional Name Required: Proof of status is not normally required where this is obvious, however documentation may be required in certain circumstances. The domain name is identical to or obviously derived from the name of a school, college or other educational institution. Partnership, Society or Club NameDomain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of an incorporated association such as a Club, Society etc. Applicant: Unincorporated Association - such as a Partnership, Club or Society. Category: Partnership, Society or Club Name Required: In the case of a Club or Society, you will need to submit a letter on the organisation’s headed paper, signed by an officer, requesting the domain name. In the case of a partnership, you will need a signed letter on headed paper from your bank manager, accountant or solicitor confirming that you are an unincorporated association. Personal NameDomain name that is identical to or very closely derived from a persons real name. Please note that only certain forms of your name are allowed - you cannot register only your forename or surname, or nicknames) unless you have a registered business name for them. Applicant: Natural Person - an Irish citizen or a person resident in Ireland or Northern Ireland. Category: Personal Name Required: Official document with your name - Copy of passport, driving Licence etc. Copy of Utility bill with you name displayed as it is to be registered.
Publication NameThe domain is identical to, or obviously derived from, the name of a publication such as a magazine, newspaper, book, music album, film, etc etc. . Applicant: Applicant can be of any status subject to satisfying the requirements below. Category: Publication Name Required: Evidence will usually be required establishing the status of the publication (such as a copy of the publication or other suitable evidence) and evidence linking the applicant to the publication (Author, Publisher etc) Registered Trademark NameIf the domain does not fall under any other categories, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. Applicant: Trademark holder (Applicant) can be of any status subject to satisfying the requirements below. Category: Registered Trademark Required: Your registered trademark number. Non Irish, Community or UK trademarks are not allowed unless you can separately prove a “real and substantive connection to Ireland. Discretionary NameIf the domain does not fall under any other categories, such as might be the case for the name of a product or service, a name required for marketing reasons, etc, you can request a discretionary name. In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc. Applicant: Applicant can be of any status subject to satisfying the necessary requirements. Category: Discretionary Name Required: In all cases you will be required to submit documentation that strongly illustrates why you should be granted the name, e.g. demonstrating significant investment in a project etc.
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